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A pair of Dubuque Hempstead juniors qualified for nationals after competing in the Iowa Bass Nation High School State Tournament on Lake Okoboji on June 13-14.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Drew Pomeranz recalled from Triple-A for 2nd stint with Cubs, works perfect 9th inning
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top-ranked Crusaders roll in regular season wrapup
COON RAPIDS, Iowa – The Iowa Baseball Coaches Association has had Coon Rapids-Bayard atop its Class 1A state baseball rankings for a long period this seaso...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ar-We-Va closes regular season with loss to Boyer Valley
WESTSIDE, Iowa – Boyer Valley downed Ar-We-Va, 6-3, in a Rolling Valley Conference baseball game here Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ar-We-Va closes regular season with loss to Boyer Valley
WESTSIDE, Iowa – Boyer Valley downed Ar-We-Va, 6-3, in a Rolling Valley Conference baseball game here Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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DYERSVILLE, Iowa – The Northwoods League on Friday announced the 18 participants for its All-Star Home Run Challenge, which will take place Tuesday night a...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
University of Iowa publishes spring semester dean’s, president’s lists
The University of Iowa has announced the names of students on its president’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2026 semester.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Walcott insurance agent faces 24 charges in alleged fraud scheme
A Walcott insurance agent is facing 24 criminal charges after Iowa investigators alleged he opened insurance policies in relatives
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, storm threats to persist into holiday weekend
DES MOINES — An extreme heat warning will continue into Friday night for portions of southern Iowa, and forecasters have added a flood watch for northern I...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
July 2 recap: North Iowa news you may have missed today
Two new polls show a narrow margin in Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate election, and Democrat Rob Sand the current favorite in the state’s open-seat gubernat...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Flood watch continues for North Iowa as more heavy rain possible
Forecasters warned that additional storms through the weekend could worsen conditions across North Iowa and southern Minnesota.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
In case you missed it: Iowa Supreme Court upholds ban on distribution of sexually explicit material in prison
Iowa Supreme Court rules on Gregory v. State of Iowa, regarding sexually explicit materials in prisons.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Financial reporting error identified in EICC audit
An independent audit of the Eastern Iowa Community College District identified inaccurate financial reporting in fiscal year 2017.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Iowa restaruant inspectors find bugs in bottles and outdated food in recent weeks
State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Federal government pulls Iowa’s ‘healthy food’ SNAP waiver
A federal waiver allowing Iowa to restrict the types of food that can be purchased with federal nutrition assistance has been vacated, according to the Iowa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
New Iowa K-9s named in honor of fallen heroes
Police Service Dog Mill — named for Army Sgt. Joseph Milledge of Glenwood — is partnered with Council Bluffs Officer Nathan Classe
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Former Iowa State football coach Jim Walden dies
Jim Walden, who coached the Cyclones from 1987-1994, died Thursday at the age of 88.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Iowa rainfall totals: See how much rain we've seen so far Friday morning
Torrential rain has led to flash flooding over parts of the state. Some areas are reporting over 12 inches of rain so far Friday morning.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Swimming is not recommended at these 11 public beaches in Iowa
Eleven of Iowa's public beaches, including Big Creek Beach in Polk County, bear "swimming not recommended" warning signs on Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Okoboji is in Dickinson County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
ZIP Codes
51355
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Drew Pomeranz recalled from Triple-A for 2nd stint with Cubs, works perfect 9th inning
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top-ranked Crusaders roll in regular season wrapup
COON RAPIDS, Iowa – The Iowa Baseball Coaches Association has had Coon Rapids-Bayard atop its Class 1A state baseball rankings for a long period this seaso...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ar-We-Va closes regular season with loss to Boyer Valley
WESTSIDE, Iowa – Boyer Valley downed Ar-We-Va, 6-3, in a Rolling Valley Conference baseball game here Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ar-We-Va closes regular season with loss to Boyer Valley
WESTSIDE, Iowa – Boyer Valley downed Ar-We-Va, 6-3, in a Rolling Valley Conference baseball game here Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Local Sports
DYERSVILLE, Iowa – The Northwoods League on Friday announced the 18 participants for its All-Star Home Run Challenge, which will take place Tuesday night a...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
University of Iowa publishes spring semester dean’s, president’s lists
The University of Iowa has announced the names of students on its president’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2026 semester.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Walcott insurance agent faces 24 charges in alleged fraud scheme
A Walcott insurance agent is facing 24 criminal charges after Iowa investigators alleged he opened insurance policies in relatives
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, storm threats to persist into holiday weekend
DES MOINES — An extreme heat warning will continue into Friday night for portions of southern Iowa, and forecasters have added a flood watch for northern I...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
July 2 recap: North Iowa news you may have missed today
Two new polls show a narrow margin in Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate election, and Democrat Rob Sand the current favorite in the state’s open-seat gubernat...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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43.3793800, -95.1530260
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